Join Matt and Deb as we go live and discuss our first 10 cruises in 10 weeks. We will be cruising on Royal Caribbean, P&O Australia, Carnival and Princess over the 10 week period.
Videos mentioned in this live stream
The Key – Is it Worth It
https://youtu.be/Qzbs6AZFXpE
P&O Carnival Changes
https://youtu.be/sO24OyO_etA
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🚢 Pacific Encounter Day 9: Docked in Noumea! 🇳🇨
Today, Matt takes his mother and father-in-law on a Choo Choo Train tour around Noumea, New Caledonia, while Deb stays on the ship. We explore the best shore excursions, scenic lookouts, and a delicious hidden patisserie!
✅ Shore Tour Highlights
✅ Choo Choo Train Tour 🚂 – Best way to see Noumea?
✅ Stunning city & ocean views 🌊
✅ Delicious French pastries at a local patisserie 🥐
✅ What to expect when cruising to Noumea
✅ Tips for booking shore excursions
Meanwhile, Deb enjoys a relaxing day onboard Pacific Encounter, which will soon be rebranded as Carnival Encounter!
📍 Have you cruised to Noumea? Let us know your favorite things to do in the comments! 💬
🎥 Watch Next:
🛏️ Balcony Cabin Tour – Pacific Encounter 8206 https://youtu.be/DSGkupky1XM
🌊 What’s Changing on P&O Ships? Carnival Takeover Explained
https://youtu.be/sO24OyO_etA
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0:00 Intro
5:53 Electric Scooters in Noumea
7:47 Noumea Train Tour
16:37 Noumea Food
20:18 Back on board
26:43 Tugboat Donuts
29:40 Deal or No Deal
33:58 Tropical Night Party
36:28 Bonded Store
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✨ Happy New Year 2025! 🎉 We’re celebrating the first day of the year aboard P&O Pacific Encounter with a special New Year’s brunch, fun activities on deck, and a relaxing day at sea.
💫 In this vlog:
🍽️ Brunch at Angelo’s – The perfect start after a big NYE!
🏖️ Chilling on our balcony – Best way to enjoy the ocean views.
🏆 Deck Games & New Year’s Bash – Fun challenges and Nutbush dancing!
🎤 Dolly Tribute Show – A night of classic hits & entertainment.
🍕 Late-Night Pizza & Reflections – Wrapping up a chilled New Year’s Day.
🚢 Pacific Encounter is soon transforming into Carnival Encounter, and we’re experiencing all it has to offer before the changeover!
👀 What’s been your best New Year’s at sea experience? Let us know in the comments!
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Brunch
3:32 New Years Day Bash
8:54 Dolly Parton Tribute
9:55 Wrap up
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Join us as we ring in the New Year aboard the P&O Pacific Encounter (soon to be Carnival Encounter)! 🎉 From morning trivia with the cruise director to a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown party on the Lido Deck, this vlog captures all the excitement of celebrating New Year’s Eve at sea!
🌟 What’s in this vlog?
✅ Morning Trivia – Fun cruise quiz with some hilarious moments
✅ Lucky Bucket Prize Win – Did we score big?
✅ Walk the Plank Challenge – Noah takes on this thrilling adventure!
✅ Whiskey Tasting at The Blue Room – A refined experience with top American whiskeys
✅ The Voice at Sea Competition – Watching incredible cruise talent
✅ New Year’s Eve Dinner – Special NYE menu in the dining rooms 🍽️
✅ Seven Deadly Sins Show – A must-see onboard performance
✅ NYE Party on the Lido Deck – Live music, dancing, and the BIG countdown 🎆
🎊 Happy New Year from the high seas! Watch as we party our way into 2025 with live music, confetti showers, and a spectacular atmosphere!
📍 Cruise Details:
Ship: P&O Pacific Encounter (soon to be Carnival Encounter)
Date: December 2024 – January 2025
Itinerary: Brisbane → South Pacific
🛳️ More Cruise Content? Check out our full series from this back-to-back cruise adventure onboard Pacific Encounter!
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Back to Back – Day 1
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y
📽️ Our goals in 2025
https://youtu.be/HMicvQ60_xI
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It’s Day 3 on the P&O Pacific Encounter, and we’re making the most of the final day of the first leg of our back-to-back cruise adventure! 🌊
In this vlog:
✅ A fun-filled day with quizzes, comedy shows, and packing for our room move.
✅ Insightful updates on the upcoming Carnival Takeover of P&O ships and changes to kid-friendly facilities.
✅ A delicious meal at the Waterfront restaurant—easily the best dining experience of the trip!
We’re loving every moment on board and can’t wait to share this part of our cruise with you. If you’re planning a P&O or Carnival cruise, this is your inside look at all the fun, food, and excitement!
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Back to Back – Day 1
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y
📽️ Our goals in 2025
https://youtu.be/HMicvQ60_xI
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Cruise director trivia
3:14 Carnival Cruise Changes for Kids
6:20 Back-to-Back pack
7:27 Dinner
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Are you ready for the big changes as P&O Cruises Australia transitions to Carnival Cruise Line? 🎉 In this video, we tour Pacific Encounter and break down everything you need to know about the March 2025 changeover.
From what’s staying the same—like your favourite specialty dining options and iconic entertainment—to the exciting new additions like free pizza, Carnival’s Fun Squad, new theme nights, and expanded youth programs, we’ve got you covered.
Join us as we explore what these changes mean for Aussie cruisers and how Carnival is bringing their signature fun to the P&O fleet. 🚢
Highlights include:
✅ What’s staying the same: Dragon Lady, Angelo’s, Luke’s Bar & Grill, and more!
✅ What’s changing: Carnival’s Fun Squad, 80s Rock and Glow Party, Sensory-friendly spaces for kids, and more.
✅ Exciting new programs: Free pizza daily, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and more youth activities!
Let us know in the comments what you think about these changes and if you’re excited to cruise Carnival styl
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Carnival Splendor Embarkation
https://youtu.be/VR46kZ9hP9E
📽️ Back to Back for New Years
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y
📽️ Cruise And Travel Hacks Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ
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0:00 What is Changing
0:20 Change 1 – Byron Beach Club
0:57 Change 2 – Adventure Edge Park
1:34 Change 3 – Fun Squad
2:17 Change 4 – Camp Ocean
2:55 Change 6 – Blanc de Blank uncorked
3:16 Change 7 – Theme nights
3:47 Change 8 – Dining
4:28 Change 9 – Free Pizza
5:08 Change 10 – Build-a-Bear
5:20 Change 11 – Conga for Kids
5:48 Change 12 – KultureCity training for Sensory needs
6:18 Wrap up
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Welcome to 2025! 🎉 In this video, we’re kicking off the new year by sharing our exciting plans for cruising and travel. With 16 cruises planned for 2025, including a jaw-dropping 10 cruises in 10 weeks, this year is going to be our biggest yet!
While visiting old favourites like Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, we’ll also be exploring new ships like Anthem of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, and Coral Princess. Plus we will be covering major milestones like the P&O to Carnival transition with the final Pacific Encounter cruise and the inaugural Carnival Encounter cruise. Along the way, we’ll visit new ports, reunite with cruise friends, and bring you all the highlights, reviews, and tips.
Join us as we embark on this epic journey filled with adventures, laughs, and maybe even capsule wardrobes (or at least we’ll try)! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss any of the action!
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise & Travel Hacks Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ
📽️ Royal Caribbean Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0
📽️Carnival Cruise Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6
📽️P&O Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy
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0:00 Intro
0:54 How Many Cruises?
1:42 Anthem of the Seas
2:41 How many in 10 weeks?
3:14 Pacific Encounter
3:22 Carnival Encounter
3:50 How many nights cruising?
4:26 Ovation of the Seas
5:18 Coral Princess
6:00 Voyager of the Seas
#cruise #2025 #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints
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What happens on Day 3 of an #80s #cruise? Get ready to party like it’s the 80s on this P&O Cruise! Join us for a day full of fun, music, sports, and delicious food on the Pacific Encounter. 🛳️
Find out in this video as we join fun activities, enjoy some shopping and amazing entertainment while dressing up a little too. Deb even wins a medal!
You don’t want to miss this @POCruisesAustraliaChannel #cruisereview
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Cruise ship markets
2:15 Baggage tags
2:49 Dragon Lady Yum Cha
4:55 Putt Putt at Sea
7:50 Lawn bowls on a ship
11:25 Shuffleboard Winner
17:40 Pre-Dinner chat
21:55 80s Aussie Made
23:55 Time to say goodbye
#Brisbane #carnivalcruise #discocruise #themedcruise
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Join us for a Full Review of the P&O/Carnival Australia #Disco Glam #Cruise. These 3 night themed cruises are lots of fun. From costumes, to daily activities, dining and night-time entertainment we cover it all in this #review video.
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Checkout the Disco Glam Series
Day 1
👉https://youtu.be/JZ5uPhF2mlw
Day 2
👉https://youtu.be/T6KA8Y61fxM
Day 3
👉https://youtu.be/9Jv9uIg1xe8
Cabin Tour – Pacific Adventure Mini suite 9401
👉https://youtu.be/d7SVdf2ulns
Byron Beach Club
👉https://youtu.be/FxNMZduzjYE
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0:00 In this video
0:14 Pre-Cruise
1:19 Day 1 – Embarkation & more
2:25 Day 1 – Sail Away Party
6:46 Day 2 – Trivia & Tribute Shows
12:13 Day 3 – Entertainment & Disco Show
13:28 Was this the best cruise ever?
Join us for Day 2 on the Disco Glam Cruise on the P&O Pacific Adventure! From the epic parties to the exciting activities, this vlog captures all the fun onboard. Get a glimpse of the disco glam vibes and unforgettable moments from our day at sea! #disco #cruise #partytime
From planning a special dinner in Lukes Bar & Grill for a birthday, to high rope walking over a pool and lots of dancing and trivia day 2 was full of fun!
(Sorry about the audio challenges in this video)
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Music Trivia
1:31 Weather diversion
2:25 The Edge High Rope
5:33 More gameshows
6:03 Matt on stage
8:20 Afternoon catchup
10:17 Lukes Bar & Grill
17:10 FABBA tribute show
19:19 Daily wrap-up
Set sail with us on an epic birthday surprise as we kick off our #Disco Glam #cruise on the P&O Pacific Adventure! It was an exhausting day with a rocky start, including a missed flight, but also plenty of excitement, follow along as we reveal this awesome trip to Noah. Watch as we face the ups and downs of our journey and create lasting and unforgettable memories along the way. And of course, get our disco boogie on.
Tune in to this #vlog for all the surprises, and make sure to subscribe for more adventures!
You will find many of the features the same on this ship as on Pacific Encounter.
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0:00 Intro
0:20 A missed flight
0:52 Boarding in Sydney
1:26 On board
2:03 Lunch in the Pantry
3:08 Byron Beach Club
3:58 Sailaway Party
4:30 Edge Pass Activities
5:04 Costume reveal
5:36 To dinner and party
6:38 Extended wrap up
Themed cruises are a great way to enjoy a short #cruise. On Pacific Adventure Deb recently got her #disco #Groove on with some fun dance classes hosted on board.
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